L'index significant (The Pointed Index Finger).

Calbris, G.

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ERIC Number: EJ212537

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1979

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L'index significant (The Pointed Index Finger).

Calbris, G.

Etudes de Linguistique Appliquee, n35 p91-109 Jul-Sep 1979

In the framework of a study of nonverbal communication, the various meanings attached to the pointed index finger are analyzed. The question is raised as to what extent the findings hold for cultures other than French. (AMH)

Descriptors: Body Language, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Skills, Cultural Traits, Culture, French, Human Relations, Language Research, Nonverbal Communication, Social Relations, Sociolinguistics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: French

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Identifiers - Location: France

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